Moroni insists that his interests are just, and not related to politics. He is after what is right, and his definition of what is right is the preservation of the liberty of the people. What he means by that is, once again, the ability to live according to God’s covenants. Therefore, he says “it is my God whom I fear.” What Moroni is suggesting that he do would actually be considered a rebellion, or a coup. Nevertheless, Moroni considers only that it would preserve the ability to live according to God’s covenants.
Moroni is not currently ready to lead the armies. He has leveled the threat, but awaits Pahoran’s answer before moving. This is not a hasty decision, but one that is firm and calculated. The idea that it is motivated by what Moroni considers to be a religious responsibility is underscored by his declaration in verse 31 that “the Lord will not suffer that ye shall live and wax strong in your iniquities to destroy his righteous people.” Moroni, in his righteous anger, will be God’s instrument to make sure that such a destruction will not happen.